Part 2 — DESIGN REVIEW

The design review process is established to improve the general standards and orderly development of the city through review of the design, layout and other features of proposed developments and their environs prior to submission of plans to the Building Division for plan check. The Baldwin Park Design Guidelines Manual establishes standards and policies that will promote and enhance good design, site relationships and other aesthetic considerations in the city. The primary objective of the Design Guidelines is to provide for functional site planning, integrate architectural elements within a project and within streetscapes, protect privacy and ensure the provision of highquality projects.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

(A) Design review clearance. Design review clearance must be obtained prior to the issuance of any permit for the construction of any building or structure. Design review is required for the following:

(1) All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing building or structure in the R-G, R-3, C-1, C-2, F- C, I-C, I, OS, MU-1 and MU-2 zones;

(2) All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing building or structure in the R-1-7,500 or R-1 zones which also requires a conditional use permit, administrative adjustment or a variance;

(3) All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing building or structure in the R-1-7,500 or R-1 zones that involves 200 square feet or more of floor area or will extend the structure to a second floor;

(4) All new construction of five or more single-family dwelling units as part of a subdivision map;

(5) All new construction or exterior alteration of any existing sign which exceeds 40 feet in height or 300 square feet in sign area; and

(6) All new construction or alteration of any wireless communication facility on private property, including city owned property not located within the public right-of-way.

(B) Design review required for discretionary permits. For any development project or action requiring the issuance of a discretionary permit pursuant to the requirements of this chapter, design review shall be conducted in conjunction with staff-level review of such permit. The recommendations of the Design Review Committee that is composed of the Director of Community Development, the City Engineer, a representative from the Police Department, a representative from the Fire Department and the City Planner as the chairperson shall be forwarded to the Approving Authority for consideration with the associated development application. Following final Approving Authority action on the application and prior to the issuance of building permits for any approved application, the Design Review Committee shall reserve the authority to ensure final design plans substantially conform to the conditions imposed by the Approving Authority.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

Design review clearance shall be granted, or conditionally granted or denied when the Design Review Committee finds the proposed use, development or structure to comply with all applicable provisions of the Design Guidelines are compatible with the design of adjacent land uses, and possess acceptable architectural design and aesthetic quality. (Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)

The authorized signature of the Director of Community Development on a designated form, or a stamp approval on a set of plans, shall signify approval of design review.

(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)